As Pride Week rolls out, faith leaders and institutions across the area are speaking up and taking action to affirm and welcome the local LGBT community.

Tonight, Temple Beth El’s Keshet Committee, the synagogue’s LGBT congregants group, hosts a special Pride dinner. Open to the public, the event costs $25 and includes dinner, beer and wine, entertainment. The event, which also features an affirming worship service, begins at 5:20 p.m. at Temple Beth El, 5101 Providence Rd. For more information: facebook.com/event.php?eid=253197578032404.

On Sunday, a host of LGBT affirming faith leaders from a variety of traditions will join together to host a special Interfaith Pride Service. Free and open to the public, the event begins at 4 p.m. at Caldwell Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1609 East 5th St. For more information, see facebook.com/event.php?eid=238994042808160.

The local faith community’s involvement with Pride Charlotte this year doesn’t end this weekend. Plenty of local affirming churches and other faith institutions will be on hand at this year’s festival on Saturday, Aug. 27, Noon-8 p.m. The festival grounds are located on S. Tryon St., between 3rd and Stonewall Sts.

About Charlotte Pride

Charlotte Pride is the leader in LGBTQ visibility in Charlotte and the Carolinas. We present and collaborate on programs, projects, and activities, including the annual Charlotte Pride Festival and Parade, Charlotte Trans Pride, Charlotte Latin Pride, and Reel Out Charlotte, among others. Since its founding in 2000, Charlotte Pride has expanded its year-round programming and partnerships to better connect community members with its mission, vision, and values. It is now one of the largest LGBTQ Pride organizations in the American Southeast.Learn more about our work...